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I live right in town near the library and would be glad to do whatever is needed. Could probably get members from STAR to help as well. The street name, however is New Monmouth Rd., not Monmouth Rd. Please e mail me at richg870@aol.com to discuss.

Hi Rich - Sounds like a plan ... we'll have 4 weeks to organize when you return. I'll bring a 5" f/9 refractor that's good for planets. Jupiter will be low in the west, Saturn will be coming up in the east, with Mars in the middle !!

Great Ken and thanks. The Star party is now being led by STAR since it is located in our own back yard. Please e mail me with your contact info if you want to be a part of it. Our "Outreach Chairman" is advised on it, so when I hear the particulars, will be sure to get back to you and any other members of ASTRA who would like to join us. My e mail is richg870@aol.com.

This party took place last evening under pretty "poor" skies. The kids and their families did get looks at Venus, Mars, Sirius, Betelgeuse and, for a fleeting moment, Jupiter peeked out from the clouds. There were only about 30 people but those there did enjoy what they saw and the talks we presented on setting up scopes, use of star charts and mythology of the stars. Russ D., Al W., Rob N. and myself from STAR participated and a prospective member Ken N. Gloria from the Planetarium was there as well. The Librarian is looking forward to another Star Party during the summer. Thank you all.

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